For a big plant with more number of connected machines, this is best suited. On the other hand if it is small plant then cost wise this is quite costly.
Process XE is user-friendly for entry level person as it is having section lock feature to minimize the operator error. Most useful benifit is paper minimize and it's archival. Process XE less appropriate when un availability due to unavailability of the server as it's cloud software. Also re entry multiple times when same equipment is used at multiple places in batch record as it shall be auto fetched.
As we go for more and more Automation the requirement of connectivity increases with security from cyber-attacks.
Most of the modern plants are going for IIOT and trying to optimize, monitor and predict the future requirement in terms of Inventory, Cost, Maintenance, Diagnostics and orders.
Honeywell Connected Plant does this job efficiently.
Easy documentation and support during the development was better with Process XE compare to former. Also prompt response and easy meeting in person as it is nearby in same location. Cost effective is also played important role.
