{"id":6148,"date":"2012-11-22T08:17:49","date_gmt":"2012-11-22T07:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/?p=6148"},"modified":"2012-11-20T19:00:22","modified_gmt":"2012-11-20T18:00:22","slug":"control-information-solutions-rockwell-automation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expo21xx.com\/news\/control-information-solutions-rockwell-automation\/","title":{"rendered":"High-Performance Control and Information Solutions to Machine and Equipment Builders by Rockwell Automation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Applications with fewer than 200 I\/O can leverage the Midrange Integrated Architecture system for motion, safety and standard control<\/strong><\/p>\n

The expanded Midrange system portfolio of scalable Allen\u2011Bradley servo drives, variable frequency drives, industrial Ethernet switches, and unified engineering and design from Rockwell Automation will help machine and equipment builders reduce cost and complexity, and will provide more competitive, performance-driven offerings around the globe. End users, meanwhile, can standardize on one common technology, enabling more efficient collaboration, streamlined project maintenance, and faster system deployment.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year\u2019s expanded Midrange system offering helps equipment builders and end users standardize on a single platform and address critical business issues, such as global standards, scalable hardware, collaboration and safety,\u201d says John Pritchard, market development manager, Integrated\u00a0Architecture, Rockwell Automation. \u201cForward-looking OEMs and end users can now leverage the same high-performance equipment as larger-scale systems, providing scalable integrated safety and motion options for a wider range of machines \u2013 all in the same controller, with a smaller price point.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Rockwell Automation Midrange system<\/p><\/div>\n

The\u00a0Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture\u00a0system features the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix programmable automation controller families. The ControlLogix controller is ideally suited for applications that have up to 10,000 I\/O and 100 axes of motion, while the CompactLogix family is ideal for applications with fewer than 200 I\/O and up to 16 axes of motion. Featuring high-performance capabilities, such as integrated motion, safety, EtherNet\/IP connectivity and reusable development tools, Rockwell Automation gives users the ability to standardize on a single control platform for small- to large-scale applications.<\/p>\n

At this year\u2019s Automation Fair event in Philadelphia,\u00a0 a Rockwell Automation Machine Builder Partner \u2013 will showcase a new robotic module, which is part of Aagard\u2019s all-in-one, combination cartoner, case-packing and palletizing machine. The Midrange system, based on the CompactLogix 5370 controller, enabled Aagard to build a high-performance, modular machine with a small footprint. The machine will be on display at the Integrated Architecture Booth No. 915.<\/p>\n

\u201cShipping machines that used multiple control platforms seriously complicated maintenance and support,\u201d says Steve Mulder, president of Aagard. \u201cBecause our machines are customized and modular, standardizing on the Midrange system from Rockwell Automation met our needs for performance, scalability and global support.\u201d<\/p>\n

The expanded Rockwell Automation Midrange Integrated Architecture system portfolio features the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rockwell Software Studio 5000 unified engineering and design environment\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 The Studio 5000 environment provides a framework for engineering collaboration. The Studio 5000 debut includes the Logix Designer for programming and configuration for ControlLogix 5570 and CompactLogix 5370 programmable automation controllers. Later versions will support additional plug-ins for specific engineering tasks like HMI development, code library management, motion-application sizing and more.<\/p>\n

Allen-Bradley Kinetix 5500 Servo Drive and VPL Servo Motor on EtherNet\/IP\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 The Kinetix 5500 servo drive and VPL low-inertia servo motor with smart-cable technology is an integrated motion solution on EtherNet\/IP that is more compact, easier to use and simplifies system wiring. Ideal for packaging, material handling or converting systems with more than six axes, the Kinetix 5500 drive and VPL drive-motor system do not require discrete power rails or additional accessories, so machines can be scaled up as needed. Optimally matched motor and drive ratings use half the energy of comparable solutions, while still providing 125 \u03bcsec loop closure for maximum performance. An external common AC\/DC bus reduces hardware requirements and allows for seamless scalability, using a single platform for either single-axis or multiaxis systems. The solution\u2019s best-in-class power density enables a 50 percent reduction in footprint. Finally, power transmission and feedback over a single-cable eliminates hardware and wire terminations for lower cable costs.<\/p>\n

Allen-Bradley Stratix 5700 Layer 2 Managed Industrial Ethernet Switch<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Built with the best of Rockwell Automation and Cisco technology, the highly scalable, compact-sized Stratix 5700 switch meets a broad range of switching capabilities \u2013 from entry-level, machine-builder applications through converged or IT-ready integrated user solutions. Using the world’s leading network infrastructure software \u2013 Cisco IOS \u2013 the Stratix 5700 switch delivers secure integration of business-critical services and support from the plant floor to the enterprise. The Stratix 5700 managed switch also simplifies the design and development of machine-level networks through configuration and monitoring tools. These tools help enable easy setup and diagnostics from within the Integrated Architecture system \u2013 bridging the gap between IT and the automation engineer.<\/p>\n

Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 525 AC Drive<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The first of the next generation of compact full-featured drives, the PowerFlex 525 AC drive features a modular design in power ranges from 0.5 to 30 horsepower or 0.4 to 22 kilowatt at 100-600 volt input. It features embedded EtherNet\/IP, safety, USB programming, energy savings and a variety of motor control options. The PowerFlex 525 AC drive is designed to help customers save money, maximize their system performance, and reduce time to design and deliver their machines.<\/p>\n

Integrated Architecture Simplification Tools<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Rockwell Automation offers several free tools to help in each phase of a project life cycle. These simplification tools help machine and equipment builders and system integrators design, develop and deliver their automation control systems. From Quick Starts to Accelerator Toolkits, there are tools that can help significantly increase productivity. Visit the\u00a0Integrated\u00a0Architecture Tools website\u00a0for the complete set of free tools to help create machines that do more \u2013 quickly and simply, throughout the phases of the project life cycle.<\/p>\n

For further information visit: www.rockwellautomation.de<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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