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These documents are the results of OMAC’s efforts to represent the collective needs of our members, as outlined in individual Working Groups. Our intent is to establish guidelines to aid all interested parties with developing technology, business methodology, or commonly accepted practices.

OMAC Guidelines

• Guidelines for Packaging Machinery Automation V3.0
• MS MUG Recommendations for Licensing
• MS MUG Best Practices V1.0
• OMAC Baseline Architecture V1.0
• MSMUG Endorses Designed for Windows XP Logo Program for Plant Floor Software
• Business Justification of Open Architecture Control White Paper V1.0

OMAC Technical Documents

• Windows CE™ Evaluation Report Test Plan and Preliminary Results
• Hard Real-time Extensions of Windows NT™ Evaluation Report Test Plan and Phase 1 & 2 Results
• Open, Modular Architecture Controls at GM Powertrain
• OMAC Requirements Document V1.1

Latest Examples of Applications of OMAC Guidelines

• Improving Productivity and OEE Utilizing Real-Time Manufacturing Intelligence Solutions - John Cavalenes (CiTect)
• Siemens OMAC Standards Usage - Bill Henderson (Siemens)
• Integrated Architecture for Process and Discrete Automation - Adam Maki (Rockwell)
• OPC Unified Architecture - Tom Burke (OPC Foundation)
• PCN/SCADA Security - Rich Clark (Wonderware)