1. Cornerstone Software for Instrument Maintenance Management
Applied System Technologies, Inc.
3350 N.W. 53rd Street, Suite 101
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
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2. Cornerstone Instrument Management Application Features
Cornerstone Software provides…
Instrument Maintenance and Calibration Management
Intuitive Instrument Configuration records
Regulated calibration practices and procedures
Maintenance history & performance trending
Support of Control System solutions
Administer smart communication hardware (multiplexer networks)
Remote access to instrument diagnostics
DDE interface to parameters and process values
Safety and Quality Audit Requirements
All activities are documented, traceable and compliant
Use:
Commissioning and Startup Activities
Problems of conventional “fill in the blanks” database vs. instrument templates
Historical Database ensures configuration changes are recorded
Flow through of project data to operations groups – maintenance starts from Day 1
On-going Maintenance
Minimises operational productivity losses at plant startup - Searching for correct data
Calibration work procedures are inherently defined
Smart calibration reduces time and costs

3. The Open Platform for Instrument Management
As a non-aligned software manufacturer, we support the
widest range of instrumentation and calibration devices.
Cornerstone supports HART© “Smart” and Analog Devices
HART® Communication support
Cornerstone products interface all the major HART® multiplexer vendors.
HART® Field Device support
Cornerstone has Device Specific Model Libraries for Instruments from over 20 leading instrument vendors.
Multi-Vendor Calibration support
Cornerstone offers Calibration Libraries (drivers) for leading calibrator vendors such as Beta, Druck, Fluke & Transmation.
Open Architecture:
Single focus business – not a division of larger business scope
Not allied to one vendor over another
Real world changes demand adaptation
Driven by vendor and customer demand

4. Cornerstone Instrument Management Product Outline

5. Cornerstone Instrument Management Software Models
Select a Model below for more detailed information
Configurator
PC / Laptop based HART configuration system
Retains Last Known Configuration for each I/O
Base Station
HART & Conventional Instrument Configuration Management
Full Featured Calibration Management Package
Add-On Multi-user Network option
Add-on Field Station option for in-field laptop based support
Cal Station
Full Featured Calibration Management Utility
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6. Cornerstone Configurator
PC Based HART Communicator
Instrument Configuration
Current Off Line Edits and Last Instrument Values
Uses Model Support Libraries (ModLibs)
Universal and Common Practice HART Commands Are Integral to All Models
ModLibs Provide Device Specific Configuration
Support for Multiple Vendors - Rosemount, Yokagawa, Foxboro, Honeywell, etc.

7. Cornerstone Configurator HART Network Management
Uses Communications Libraries (ComLibs)
Provide Support for On-Line Instrument Communications and Configuration through HART multiplexers.
Support for Multiple Vendors - MTL, Stahl, Arcom, Pepperl & Fuchs, Allen Bradley, etc.
Optional Instrument Status Monitor (ISM)
Works With HART Network ComLibs
Maintains Status Event Log
Enhanced Network Learn Function
Performs Periodic Status Retrieval
Tracks Configuration Changes
Modlibs are updated at no cost at the time of each system upgrade
ComLibs are purchased in I/O groups to facilitate effective cost sharing between small and larger installations

8. Cornerstone Configurator System Overview
HART Multiplexers
RS232 / PCMCIA Modem

9. Cornerstone Base Station
The Most Powerful Cornerstone Model
Supports All Libraries and All Options
Supports HART and Conventional Instruments
Central Instrument Configuration Data Base
Automatic generation of HART instrument database
Allows validation of new instrument parameters
Complete configuration history database
Test and Calibration History Data Base
Set-up Parameters and Schedule Calibration
Docking Window for Portable Calibrators
Maintain HART Networks

10. Cornerstone Base Station Field Station Support
Optional portable extension of Base Station
Downloaded from Base Station via file transfer - can be done with disk or modem
Performs calibration and smart configuration
Alternative to HART hand-held communicator or calibration clipboard
Manual data entry with any calibrator
Completed work is uploaded to Base Station via file transfer

11. Cornerstone Base Station Support Libraries for Calibration
Calibration Support Libraries (CalLibs)
Docking Management Functions
Create, assign, download, upload and maintain status for calibration routes
Automated support for Multiple Vendors – Beta / Hathaway, Druck, Fluke, Transmation, Unomat, etc.
Data Validation matches instrument type and ranges to the calibrator
Manual support for calibration worksheets.
Automated “On-line” Calibration
Cornerstone software in constant communication with the calibrator directs the test/cal sequence
Completely Flexible Calibration Routes
Pre-definable for commissioning / shutdown activities
Tracking of work in progress / completion
On-Line Calibration
Functionality testing during commissioning
Workshop testing of critical devices
Training of new technicians
Complete Cross Checking of all calibration activity
Certification status of alibration Test Standards
Ability of test standard(s) to support instrument I/O
Calibrator memory management

12. Cornerstone Base Station System Overview
Engineering Maintenance
Data Base
Directed and Automated Calibration
Docking Down/Up Loads (Automated and Manual)
Cornerstone
Base Station
6 methods of calibration activity
Automated Docking
Manual Docking (printout of test sheets)
Automated Calibration (Test Standard is software driven)
Directed calibration (Bench testing)
Field Station (Remote Directed or Manual calibration)
Manual Data Entry
DDE Interface for Control System I/O cross checking
Reports can be saved and run as ASCII export
Manual Data Entry
Field Station Calibration

13. Cornerstone Base Station Support Libraries for Configuration
ModLibs
Universal and Common Practice HART Commands Are Integral to All Models
ModLibs Provide Device Specific Configuration
Support for Multiple Vendors - Rosemount, Yokagawa, Foxboro, Honeywell, etc.
ComLibs
Provide Support for On-Line Instrument Communications and Configuration through HART multiplexers.
Support for Multiple Vendors - MTL, Stahl, Arcom, Pepperl & Fuchs, Allen Bradley, etc.
Modlibs are updated at no cost at the time of each system upgrade
ComLibs are purchased in I/O groups to facilitate effective cost sharing between small and larger installations

14. Cornerstone Base Station on a HART Network
Analog / Digital Signal Interface to
Control System
RS-232/RS-485
Converter
Cornerstone Base Station
HART Multiplexers
Dedicated HART network
HART Field Devices

15. Cornerstone Base Station HART Network Options and Features
Instrument Status Monitor Option
Works With HART Network ComLibs
Maintains Status Event Log
Enhanced Network Learn Function
Performs Periodic Status Retrieval
Tracks Configuration Changes
Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) Interface
Allows other Windows applications to read and write HART parameters, and monitor HART process variables

16. Cornerstone Cal Station Features
Full Function, Low Cost Calibration Manager
Allows use of conventional & ‘smart’ calibrators
Docking Manual Docking
Directed Calibration Manual Data Entry
Calibration Schedules and User Cal Schemes
Instrument Configuration Database
User Definable Fields
Test and Calibration History Database
Association to other Microsoft Applications
Reporting & Import and Export Capabilities

17. Cornerstone Cal Station Calibration Support Libraries (CalLibs)
Docking Management Functions
Create, assign, download, upload and maintain status for calibration routes
Automated support for Multiple Vendors – Beta / Hathaway, Druck, Fluke, Transmation, Unomat, etc.
Data Validation matches instrument type and ranges to the calibrator
Manual support for calibration worksheets.
Automated “On-line” Calibration
Cornerstone software in constant communication with the calibrator directs the test/cal sequence
Manual Data Entry
Completely Flexible Calibration Routes
Pre-definable for commissioning / shutdown activities
Tracking of work in progress / completion
On-Line Calibration
Functionality testing during commissioning
Workshop testing of critical devices
Training of new technicians
Complete Cross Checking of all calibration activity
Certification status of alibration Test Standards
Ability of test standard(s) to support instrument I/O
Calibrator memory management

18. Cornerstone Cal Station System Overview
Engineering Maintenance
Data Base
Cornerstone
Cal Station
Docking Down/Up Loads (Automated and Manual)
Directed Calibration (Manual)
Manual Data Entry

19. Cornerstone Software Benefits
Reduces Maintenance Costs
Self- Documenting
Automated calibration
Supports Regulatory Compliance
Improved calibration practices
Test and calibration history records
Configuration audit trail
Maintenance history
Supports Improved Operational Control
Documents process configuration
Precise calibrations boost process performance
Provides instrument data to quality applications

20. Cornerstone Software The Open Platform for Instrument Management
Uniquely independent
Supports multi-vendor communication
Supports multi-vendor instrumentation
Supports multi-vendor calibration
No restrictions on database
No after sales support requirements
Automatic device updates with each upgrade
“Working the way you wish to, with the tools you choose to use.”