Modern industrial plants face growing challenges in managing automation assets.
With dozens or even hundreds of PLCs, HMIs, and drives across multiple sites, ensuring version control, backup, and recovery becomes critical. Manual processes are prone to error and can result in costly downtime, compliance risks, and lost productivity.
FactoryTalk AssetCentre
Provides a centralized platform for asset management, version control, and disaster recovery in Rockwell environments. It helps manufacturers safeguard their automation investments, improve reliability, and align with industry standards such as IEC 62443.
Key Benefits of FactoryTalk AssetCentre
- Automated Backup & Recovery
Ensure system reliability with scheduled backups and rapid restoration after failures. - Change Management & Version Control
Track, document, and compare changes across automation assets to reduce risk. - Multi-User Access & Audit Trails
Enforce accountability and provide traceability with user-based access and detailed logs. - Compliance & Security
Simplify audits and meet IEC 62443 requirements with built-in governance features. - Improved Uptime
Minimize downtime by quickly recovering from unexpected faults or misconfigurations.
How Staro Integration Helps
At Staro Integration, we ensure FactoryTalk AssetCentre delivers its full potential by.
- Deploying and configuring FactoryTalk AssetCentre in line with client requirements.
- Integrating it with existing Rockwell Automation systems.
- Aligning deployments with cybersecurity best practices and IEC 62443 standards.
- Providing training, support, and lifecycle services to maximize system value.
With our expertise, FactoryTalk AssetCentre becomes more than just a tool — it becomes a foundation for resilient, compliant, and efficient industrial operations.
Final Thoughts
Downtime and uncontrolled changes can have significant impacts on productivity and compliance. With FactoryTalk AssetCentre and Staro Integration’s expertise, manufacturers gain the visibility, control, and reliability needed to operate smarter and safer.
BUSINESS UNITS
Process Control Systems (PCS)
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)
- Visualization (HMI and SCADA Systems)
- Software Standards (Abnormal Situation Management)
- Data Historian
- Remote Operating Centres
- Safety Control Systems
Electrical Systems (ES)
- Distribution and Motor Control Centres (MCC’s)
- Intelligent Motor Control
- Advanced Variable Speed Drive Systems
Industrial Information
& Communication
Technology (IICT)
- Industrial Ethernet Networks
- Remote Connectivity
- Cyber Security
- IT Virtualisation
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- CMMS
We offer peace of mind project execution knowing that our activities are accredited by ISO9001:2015 Certification and a 5 star NOSA safety certification. This ensures that we maintain a high level of quality assurance and adhere to rigorous Occupational Health and Safety standards during project delivery.
SERVICES
Professional services include each phase of the project lifecycle:
Project management
STARO Integration manages every project with a comprehensive set of tools based on the PMBOK Project Management Standards.
Basic design
STARO Integration has over 25 years’ experience and our experienced engineering team works closely with the customer to understand the initial scope of work for a project and propose a high-level view of the system requirements.
Detailed hardware design
STARO Integration performs the Detailed Hardware Design in line with industry-, OEM- and Quality standards combined with our 25 years of industry knowledge. This is done with continuous client reviews and approval cycles.
Detailed software design
STARO Integration utilise our inhouse software standards as a baseline and with the client determine the standards to be utilised. The Control System Software is then developed utilizing these proven Software standards resulting in a consistent, correct, maintainable control system.
Design drawings
STARO Integration provides Design and Drawing services for instrumentation, field devices and electrical equipment. These drawings including layout, installation, wiring, junction boxes, and cable routing.
Network design
STARO Integration designs according to industry standards as well as vendor specific networks for distributing controllers, I/O, data servers, and operator stations.
Simulation and Factory Acceptance Testing
a FAT plan with checklists tests every loop and HMI/SCADA screen against the Software Design Specification. Quality of workmanship is reviewed against the Quality Assurance check sheets and a punch list of items are resolved before shipping the system.
Site Acceptance Testing and Start-up
After the control system and all the I/O have been installed and commissioned, STARO Integration works with the client to supply the Site Acceptance Testing in accordance with the SAT plan. Site Acceptance Testing proves that the supplied system, including the control logic and operator stations, is interfaced to the field I/O correctly and performs in accordance with the functional design specification.
Training services
STARO Integration can offer either OEM specific training or training specific to a control system project.
Maintenance and support
STARO Integration offers qualified engineers to support the customers installed Control System.
A Service Level Agreement (SLA) makes pre-designated engineers available for pre-planned work or for short notice call outs.
Lifecycle management
STARO Integration can provide the client with strategies, alternatives, and estimates for upgrades and migrations.
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