Predix Asset Performance Management for Power Generation
Improve plant reliability and availability while reducing O&M costs
Remote Operations
Ensure worker safety and operations continuity with secure remote/mobile operator controls.
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What is Remote Operations?
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Secure and compliant remote/mobile operator controls
Remote Operations is a packaged software and appliance solution that provides remote/mobile operator access to essential on-site HMI monitoring and control functions. A unique secure network system, hard-token credentials and granular access controls ensure that remote, mobile and on-site operators can work independently or together in a secure and NERC-CIP compliant environment.
Remote Operations is a non-disruptive solution, remotely deployable without unit shutdown.
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Why customers choose Remote Operations
Power Generators around the globe are adopting Remote Operations. Below are sample use cases from our customers.
Worker location flexibility
Onsite mobility and remote expert location flexibility in managing remotely located dual-fuel plant.
Weather-proof operations
Remote, un-manned management of coastal simple cycle peaking units from an inland plant, 75 miles away form the coast.
On-site staff efficiency
Mobile flexibility and productivity for in-plant staff to independently service equipment.
Reliable remote startup
Remote startup and troubleshooting of gas peaking facility prior to dispatching an onsite operator.
External monitoring, support, contingency operations
Facilitate 3rd party and EPC monitoring and interactive support of plant operations.
Multi-plant control flexibility
Flexible, modern remote/mobile operations across two newly commissioned plants.
Drive Results with Remote Operations
Continuity under any conditions
During this time of uncertainty, Power Generators are re-evaluating emergency preparedness, employee health measures and the need to operate reliably with reduced on-site staff.
GE Digital is now offering Remote Operations – a remotely deployable, turnkey solution to rapidly enact critical procedural changes to help protect both your operations and your employees’ safety.
Operators anywhere
Remote and mobile operators have secure and managed access to equivalent on-site HMI visualizations and essential operational controls regardless of HMI solutions in production. Managed security and operational validation safeguards ensure that remote, mobile and on-site staff can work independently or together in a secure and compliant environment.
Secure and compliant, end-to-end
Remote Operations is built around a secure connection broker appliance featuring two-factor authentication; role, time and equipment-based access controls; session logging and recording; and encrypted pixel-only data transfer. The solution meets compliance standards for NERC-CIP, ISA 99/62443, HIPAA and NIST 800-53.
Rapid, non-disruptive deployment
Remote Operations Response is a special packaged offer that immediately enables basic remote/mobile monitoring and assistance for plant operations. Compatible with virtually any system and equipment, Remote Operations Response can be remotely installed in a single day and without unit shutdown.
Why GE Digital and why now
GE Digital has been providing proven HMI/SCADA and secure network connectivity solutions for years. Now we have packaged these technologies into a dedicated turnkey solution that can be remotely installed and in production in as little as a single working day. Advanced functions are available in separate but compatible upgrade packages.
Ensuring continuity in times of uncertainty
Ensure operational reliability
Leverage worker location flexibility to handle all circumstances
Guard personnel health & safety
Enable non-critical on-site staff to work remotely
Cope with reduced staff
Use centralized remote expertise to augment essential local staffing
Remain secure & compliant
A non-disruptive highly secure and NERC-SIP complaint overlay
Act with urgency
Rapid response package with options for advanced functions
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