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Studio360 How to standardize, simplify, & secure your most valuable product… your knowledge

Studio360 How to standardize, simplify, & secure your most valuable product… your knowledge. Shawn Chilek Americas Engineering Efficiency Manager Lonnie Caroon Americas Standards, Applications, & Solutions Manager. Studio/Design360 Strategy . 360 Platform Objective & Ambition.

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Studio360 How to standardize, simplify, & secure your most valuable product… your knowledge

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  1. Studio360How to standardize, simplify, & secure your most valuable product… your knowledge Shawn Chilek Americas Engineering Efficiency Manager Lonnie Caroon Americas Standards, Applications, & Solutions Manager

  2. Studio/Design360 Strategy

  3. 360 PlatformObjective & Ambition • Automate, Accelerate, & Reduce Engr Design Effort • Ensure Customer Consistency & Quality • Design From Template vs. Design From Scratch • Simplified & Standardized Designs • Integrate Estimating & Engineering • Promote Schneider Products • Reduce Rekey, Rework, & Redundancy • Serve as Best Practices Vehicle

  4. Functionality • File storage • File synch • File versioning • Network modeling • Automation • Software file • Shared libraries Studio360 Platform • Parts & pricing • Std applications • Hardware drawings • Software files • Graphics files • Documentation Administrate & Manage Multi File Library Search & Select Custom Templates Project Mngnt Estimating Materials Engineering Reports iPortal / Pricing To/From Estimating Project Archive

  5. Improved quality Design standards, repeatability, service record archive Best practices & lessons learned share Speed & productivity savings Reuse of design, eliminate rekey, automated drawing tools Single (Global) data repository Maximize material savings Recommended & strategic materials Simplified ordering from iPortal Direct cost savings Labor efficiency, cycle time reduction, resource leveling Reduce new product learning curve Environmental Paperless ordering, e-submittals Expectations

  6. Studio/Design/Estimate360 – Key Topics Standardized project structure Project life cycle efficiency Project data protection Estimate creation Validation of Estimate vs. Design Design automation Reduce “drafting” time & increase innovation/customer facing Lower learning curve Multi File Library Reuse proven designs to reduce labor & improve quality Strategic parts selection and savings One stop source of part data and documentation Accelerate ordering process and minimize mistakes Information reporting Measure project deliverables and identify gaps Automated commissioning documentation

  7. Standardized Project Structure Supports business processes Consistency and collaboration across organization Protect data loss & ensure version control

  8. Project information management Common project structure Standard method for storing information Support project processes Archives Project lifecycle Sales to Service As-built documentation Integrated systems support Aligns with future Sales/Service tools Project Data Warehouse E-mail, Transmittals, Letters Estimates, Plans, Bid Documents Project Management Tools Orders Warranty Submittals,Graphics, Software Checkout

  9. Document Control Version control & accountability Ensures working with latest and greatest Reduces risk of “losing” work Enables business process quality

  10. Email Archival • Store all project related correspondence in one place • Search subject, author, or body for keywords • View messages and attachments without any mail program • Available to all users, not just a single mailbox • E-mail Alias feature for easy archiving

  11. Task Lists • Required Tasks Defined in Standard Project Template • Track completion or status • Powerful reports for status summaries

  12. Estimate Creation Standard estimating tool Up-to-date pricing Re-use common project information Compare design to estimate for validation

  13. Estimate360 • Create Estimates By System • Easy to duplicate • Easy to re-use • Add System Parts • Add System Points • Add System Labor • Compare Estimates with Design

  14. Design Automation Reduce drawing development time Minimize new product learning curve Create once, save and share Smart shape technology Supported centralized parts database Smart tools

  15. System Diagrams Indicates Relative Position of Devices Depicts Required Wire Conductors Sensor Shapes are assigned to Controllers for easy wiring configuration. Indicates Wiring Terminals Indicates Controller Location and Terminations

  16. Smart Shapes Automate the Mundane Reduce tedious data-entry and mistakes Select from up-to-date options Drawing shapes are intelligent – minimize drawing with “morphing” Shape Morphing Before – Default Shape After – Adapted to selections

  17. Controller Configurations Controller power – correct every time Include transformer wiring or show at device IO configured automatically or entered manually Choose LAN order from a list of controllers Update point names, point type (0-10V, 4-20 ma, Thermistor…), shield Connect IO Modules from list Automatically configures DIP Switches, Jumpers and Resistors based on point type Choose between Current or Voltage outputs

  18. Panel Shapes • Layout professional panels • Custom Visio panel shapes • Scaled – remove the guess • Free space for serviceability • Dimensions ensure accuracy • Automated BOM

  19. Automated Network Layout • Automatically Generate Visio Network Layout from Network tree • Tremendous Service Tool

  20. Smart Tools Make You Smarter & Faster Update Bill of Material Automates BOM – no more manually counting parts Valve selection tool Quickly create valve schedules SmartStruxure power supply calculator Maximize IO modules – no more “best guess” Error checking Automates identifying common mistakes Automate materials management Import iPortal shopping carts

  21. Multi File Library Design by solution vs. design by point Simplify the search process Categorize by customer, market, and solution Reuse proven solutions

  22. Multi File Libraries (MFLs) Simplify the search process Common nomenclature system Single source search tool Search across business unit or company Search by criteria, equipment, customer, or capability Multi File Library is a container for any file type Design360 and/or AutoCAD drawings Sequences Graphics Application programs Start-up / commissioning docs Estimates

  23. Finding Proven Solutions • Search solutions based on: • Keywords • Categories • General Criteria • Equipment • Features

  24. MFL System List • Contains a list of all systems • Search to narrow list • Compare libraries to see differences • All files on local workstations • Enterprise and office distribution • New uses: • Distribute Drawing Standards • Tested Validated & Documented Architectures

  25. MFL System Contents • Design360 drawing • System diagram • Controller wiring • Device / wiring details • Panel Layout • Sequence of operation • Sequence of operation (Word) • Roll up bill of material • Checkout sheet • System point list • Preview image • Estimate360 export • Parts • Points • Application file export • Program binding template • IO binding template

  26. Parts Selection & Savings Single source parts & pricing Up-to-date PDF catalog available offline Simplify / automate purchasing process Strategic supplier and parts

  27. Parts Database Simplify the search process Single source search and selection tool Keywords Part numbers Manufacturers Vendors Certifications (DIACAP, UL) Improved GM Promote preferred and strategic parts Encourage common field devices = subcontract savings Consistency Same Parts Database for Estimates, Designs, and Reports

  28. Part Filters • Find the right part – fast • Filters for: • Sensors • Relays • SE7000 Room Controllers • BAS Controllers – By IO

  29. Part Pricing • Prices updated centrally, by Schneider Electric • Vendor specific multipliers • Office wide updates, stay in sync • Don’t be surprised with price changes • Same prices for Estimate360, Design360 and Studio360

  30. Gather PDF Files • Quickly Gather all project pdfs • Select for entire project or by system • Print to a single file

  31. Information Reporting Supports business process Eliminate data entry and mistakes Commissioning process & competency Automated engineering re-estimates Identify recommended alternatives Customize any report

  32. New Standard Report Templates • Create Reports from Design or Estimate Data • Built upon Microsoft Excel “Templates” • Fully Customizable • Create Part Lists, Checkout Sheets, Purchase Reqs, and much more

  33. Customer Management Single Point of Data Storage Valuable Service Tool Enhance the Customer Experience

  34. Client Sites • Group all server projects together by client • Easier navigation, one stop shop • Client project contains links to jobs • Job links will launch another instance of Studio360 • Keep common client documentation in one place • Keep complete BAS network model, spans jobs

  35. Network Tree • Model of BAS and IP network • Each controller object stores: • Addressing information • Application files & graphics store • Tasks / notes / emails / files • Passwords • Instantly generate Network Drawings • Store workstation backup or entire site • Combine client projects into one network • Import Continuum .dmp files to build tree • Add controllers to network easily • Document existing client networks • Invaluable tool for SmartStruxure transitions

  36. Next Steps

  37. Maximize Your Savings • Full SE Branch adoption in 2012 • 20% Savings on Total Hours/Point on 2012 Projects vs 2011 Projects • Savings in Hardware Design • Automated Design tools • There was a learning curve • Savings in Field Labor • Consistent Drawings • Accurate Solutions eliminate re-work • Up-to-date data • Savings on Management • Less time coordinating and correcting issues between field, install, and Engineering

  38. How to Get Started Purchase or Designate Server Hardware Appoint an IT Administrator Appoint an Office S360 Administrator Determine Users and Roles • Contact Smartware for Hardware requirements • Existing multi-use Server vs. Dedicated Server • Install the software on your server • Create, configure and manage the SQL Server database • Create, configure and manage the shared folder on your file server • Set up file server permissions • Install the software on Workstations • Create and manage User Accounts and Permissions • Manage and issue Workstation License codes • Manage, customize and add to the Parts Database • Manage and control software updates for other users • Create and distribute custom templates for Design360 • Quantity of Licenses Required • Type of Licenses required • Group Permission definitions

  39. Order and Implement • Pricing • Setup Fee - $500 (one time per company) • Studio360 (required on all workstations) • $300/user up-front • $60/year renewal • Design360 (optional) • $1,000/user up-front • $225/year renewal • Estimate360 (optional) • $1,000/user up-front • $225/year renewal • Ordering • Studio360 required; Design360 and Estimate360 additional modules • Free upgrade from Designer Suite 2005 to Design360 • Contact Smartware directly (sales@smartwaretech.com)

  40. Ongoing Support • Support • Smartware Technologies • Administrator guide available: Studio360 Help menu and smartwaretech.com • User guides available: Studio360 Help menu and smartwaretech.com • Area360 Americas - http://buildingscommunity.schneider-electric.com • techsupport@smartwaretech.com (716) 213-2222

  41. Training is Available Schneider Electric Technical Training Online Studio360 Basics 3 hour webinar available monthly Online Estimate360 Basics 3 hour webinar available monthly Design360 Project Design & Engineering 5 day Instructor led course available quarterly Example Project Files Available at www.smartwaretech.com

  42. Notable Considerations All currency is in $US All sizing and dimensions are in US Standard (non-metric)

  43. In Summary • Studio360 is ready today • Tools, processes and training are constantly improving • Schneider Electric and Smartware are partnered for your success • You can begin immediately to: • Automate the mundane • Improve quality and consistency • Reduce cost and cycle time • Protect and share information • Store proven solutions and reuse easily • Increase face time with your customers • React quickly to new product offerings Standardize, simplify, & secure your most valuable product… your knowledge

  44. Questions?

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