Control and Automation Products, Machine Builder (OEM) Solutions, Integrated Architecture, Open Network Architecture, Electronic Operator Interface, Integrated Motion Control, Drive Commissioning, Process Expertise, and Safety Solutions
Control and Automation Products
Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) is a leading global provider of industrial automation control and information solutions. The company helps customers across a wide range of end markets achieve a competitive advantage in their businesses through leading technologies and a comprehensive portfolio of products, software and services. With a focus on always putting customers first, anywhere in the world, the company helps manufacturers use industrial automation, information technology, and intelligent motor control to meet their productivity objectives. Capabilities extend through partnerships with a network of 5,600 reliable, local companies in distribution, software and product referencing. Leading brands and strategic partnerships uniquely qualify Rockwell Automation to deliver industry solutions to 80 countries around the world. Rockwell Automation is financially strong, and continues to acquire expertise and invest in innovation and aggressive research and development. Together with its business partners, Rockwell Automation delivers value to its end-user and OEM customers, evidenced through: Faster time to market – through speed, responsiveness and flexibility of automated manufacturingLower total cost of ownership – through scaleable, modular, energy-efficient and open automation control and information systemsBetter asset management/optimization – through diagnostics, condition-based monitoring, failure analysis, storage managementBroader manufacturing business risk management – through process variability analysis, regulatory compliance, safety With headquarters in Milwaukee, the company has two major operating segments, Architecture & Software, and Control Products & Solutions, which employ approximately 19,000 people worldwide Architecture & Software The Architecture & Software segment provides a comprehensive suite of automation solutions. The applications range from unique Logix control disciplines for process, batch, motion, and discrete control to safety and drive systems. Through an integrated architecture, these control products seamlessly operate with FactoryTalk production disciplines for design & configuration, production management, data management, quality & compliance, asset management and performance & visibility. Allen-Bradley Automation Products: Controllers Communication networks Electronic operator interfaces Motion controllers Industrial computers and monitors Control Products & Solutions The Control Products & Solutions segment provides a comprehensive suite of products and services that range from intelligent motor control and industrial components to global manufacturing support services. Allen-Bradley Components: Standard and medium voltage drives Coordinated drive systems Packaged controllers Industrial components Presence sensing products Input/Output (I/O) modules Quick Facts: Annual Sales: About $5 billionTotal Employees Worldwide: About 19,000 World Headquarters: 1201 South Second Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204 USA Trading Symbol: NYSE: ROK Chairman & CEO: Keith D. Nosbusch
Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) is a leading global provider of industrial automation control and information solutions. The company helps customers across a wide range of end markets achieve a competitive advantage in their businesses through leading technologies and a comprehensive portfolio of products, software and services. With a focus on always putting customers first, anywhere in the world, the company helps manufacturers use industrial automation, information technology, and intelligent motor control to meet their productivity objectives. Capabilities extend through partnerships with a network of 5,600 reliable, local companies in distribution, software and product referencing. Leading brands and strategic partnerships uniquely qualify Rockwell Automation to deliver industry solutions to 80 countries around the world. Rockwell Automation is financially strong, and continues to acquire expertise and invest in innovation and aggressive research and development. Together with its business partners, Rockwell Automation delivers value to its end-user and OEM customers, evidenced through:
Faster time to market – through speed, responsiveness and flexibility of automated manufacturingLower total cost of ownership – through scaleable, modular, energy-efficient and open automation control and information systemsBetter asset management/optimization – through diagnostics, condition-based monitoring, failure analysis, storage managementBroader manufacturing business risk management – through process variability analysis, regulatory compliance, safety
With headquarters in Milwaukee, the company has two major operating segments, Architecture & Software, and Control Products & Solutions, which employ approximately 19,000 people worldwide
The Architecture & Software segment provides a comprehensive suite of automation solutions. The applications range from unique Logix control disciplines for process, batch, motion, and discrete control to safety and drive systems. Through an integrated architecture, these control products seamlessly operate with FactoryTalk production disciplines for design & configuration, production management, data management, quality & compliance, asset management and performance & visibility.
The Control Products & Solutions segment provides a comprehensive suite of products and services that range from intelligent motor control and industrial components to global manufacturing support services.
Annual Sales: About $5 billionTotal Employees Worldwide: About 19,000 World Headquarters: 1201 South Second Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204 USA Trading Symbol: NYSE: ROK Chairman & CEO: Keith D. Nosbusch
Machine Builder (OEM) Solutions and Integrated Architecture
Machine Builder (OEM) Solutions Machine Builders and Rockwell Automation Partner to Make Machines Exceptional As a manufacturer of industrial automation equipment, you understand that one solution doesn't fit all. You're building machines with different levels of automation, and looking for flexibility. For one piece of equipment, a component solution is ideal; for another, a complex system is essential. Still other machines need a degree of automation somewhere in between, or specialized consultation that may not involve components at all. Automation levels may vary from machine to machine. But one requirement is the same: your need for an automation provider that can offer you a full range of solutions on a scalable basis. It should be a source whose quality is undeniable. Whose service and support is global in its reach. A partner who can offer you a competitive advantage, so you can do the same with your customers. What's New for Machine Builders? Product Selection Toolbox - Suite of configuration and selection software tools streamlines component selection and system design MP-Series Integrated Linear Stages - Offer substantial time and cost savings associated with design, programming and commissioning. SMC Flex OEM Component Kits - Latest design offers new PowerBrick power circuit technology for easy installation, flexible mounting and reduced inventory carrying costs. PowerFlex AC Drives Premier Integration - Integrated drive profile feature in RSLogix 5000 v.16 software reduces drive configuration time, eases operations and improves maintenance. Integrated Architecture Scalable . . . Multidisciplined . . . Information-Enabled As a manufacturer, OEM or System Integrator, each day brings new challenges. If you're a: Manufacturer, you need to drive higher returns on assets while increasing the agility and availability of production equipment and reducing operational costs Machine builder, you need to deliver higher performance at less cost and reduce time to market while meeting delivery commitments and improving customer support System integrator, you need to reduce engineering, development and start-up time while providing customers with easily maintained, high-performance systems All of these challenges must be met in an ever-changing competitive environment. The Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture™ system improves your productivity and reduces total cost of ownership by providing unparalleled functionality, flexibility and scalability. Using sophisticated control, networking, visualization and information technologies, the Integrated Architecture addresses a full range of control and information needs for discrete, motion, process and batch control, drive control, and safety applications. The Integrated Architecture also addresses plant or enterprise performance and information needs including quality and compliance, production management and asset management. By emphasizing third party connectivity, interoperability and use of open industry standards, the Integrated Architecture provides seamless information integration with the rest of the site or enterprise. Unlike traditional architectures, the Integrated Architecture reduces total cost of ownership by using a single control infrastructure for the entire range of factory automation applications, large or small. This enables you to reuse engineering designs and practices to reduce development time and cost, quickly respond to customer or market demands, reduce maintenance costs and downtime and easily access plant and production data from business systems for better management decision-making. Improve Productivity with One Solution Today, many companies use different control and information systems for each type of production discipline. This approach means difficult and expensive systems integration, but even more importantly, decisions are made based on the limitations and boundaries of these disparate systems diminishing your ability to make timely, fully informed decisions and take action. Real-time information exchange between production and the rest of the enterprise is critical for making business decisions that improve responsiveness, increase productivity, reduce costs and assure regulatory compliance. Unlike conventional architectures, the Integrated Architecture provides fully integrated, scalable solutions for the full range of control and information disciplines, providing you with the insight and performance to optimize production, respond more quickly to customer or market demands and reduce costs. The Integrated Architecture provides your competitive advantage. Our customers describe the value of Rockwell Automation's Integrated Architecture best. Improve Flexibility "The scalable system allows for easy upgrades. For the end users, it helps them compete in today's marketplace by being reliable, fast and flexible. It's a powerful solution for customers and a great time-saver for the manufacturer- really a win-win situation for everyone involved."-Darren Elliott, Chief Engineer, RA Jones & Co., Inc. Reduce Development Time "It's so much easier to create I/O tag names online, anytime. We do not need to shut off the machine to re-do the program. Using standard tools, objects, graphics, and imported bitmaps, we can configure screens quickly and easily. Other timesaving advantages include cut/copy/paste functions and import/export tags in and between PanelView applications."-Leslie Lim, Technical Executive, PSB Corporation Improve Quality (Rockwell Automation's batch solution) allowed us to leverage Integrated Architecture and employ batch mobility and standardization concepts through the ISA S88 standards. This was important since we were also seeking a common ground for our engineers to program, troubleshoot, and maintain the system. . . . We've been able to achieve additional savings through increased batch accuracy."-Rick Kurio, Control Systems Coordinator, Canbra Foods
Machine Builder (OEM) Solutions
Machine Builders and Rockwell Automation Partner to Make Machines Exceptional As a manufacturer of industrial automation equipment, you understand that one solution doesn't fit all. You're building machines with different levels of automation, and looking for flexibility. For one piece of equipment, a component solution is ideal; for another, a complex system is essential. Still other machines need a degree of automation somewhere in between, or specialized consultation that may not involve components at all. Automation levels may vary from machine to machine. But one requirement is the same: your need for an automation provider that can offer you a full range of solutions on a scalable basis. It should be a source whose quality is undeniable. Whose service and support is global in its reach. A partner who can offer you a competitive advantage, so you can do the same with your customers.
What's New for Machine Builders?
Scalable . . . Multidisciplined . . . Information-Enabled
As a manufacturer, OEM or System Integrator, each day brings new challenges.
If you're a:
All of these challenges must be met in an ever-changing competitive environment.
The Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture™ system improves your productivity and reduces total cost of ownership by providing unparalleled functionality, flexibility and scalability. Using sophisticated control, networking, visualization and information technologies, the Integrated Architecture addresses a full range of control and information needs for discrete, motion, process and batch control, drive control, and safety applications.
The Integrated Architecture also addresses plant or enterprise performance and information needs including quality and compliance, production management and asset management. By emphasizing third party connectivity, interoperability and use of open industry standards, the Integrated Architecture provides seamless information integration with the rest of the site or enterprise.
Unlike traditional architectures, the Integrated Architecture reduces total cost of ownership by using a single control infrastructure for the entire range of factory automation applications, large or small. This enables you to reuse engineering designs and practices to reduce development time and cost, quickly respond to customer or market demands, reduce maintenance costs and downtime and easily access plant and production data from business systems for better management decision-making.
Improve Productivity with One Solution
Today, many companies use different control and information systems for each type of production discipline. This approach means difficult and expensive systems integration, but even more importantly, decisions are made based on the limitations and boundaries of these disparate systems diminishing your ability to make timely, fully informed decisions and take action.
Real-time information exchange between production and the rest of the enterprise is critical for making business decisions that improve responsiveness, increase productivity, reduce costs and assure regulatory compliance.
Unlike conventional architectures, the Integrated Architecture provides fully integrated, scalable solutions for the full range of control and information disciplines, providing you with the insight and performance to optimize production, respond more quickly to customer or market demands and reduce costs. The Integrated Architecture provides your competitive advantage.
Our customers describe the value of Rockwell Automation's Integrated Architecture best.
Improve Flexibility
"The scalable system allows for easy upgrades. For the end users, it helps them compete in today's marketplace by being reliable, fast and flexible. It's a powerful solution for customers and a great time-saver for the manufacturer- really a win-win situation for everyone involved."-Darren Elliott, Chief Engineer, RA Jones & Co., Inc.
Reduce Development Time
"It's so much easier to create I/O tag names online, anytime. We do not need to shut off the machine to re-do the program. Using standard tools, objects, graphics, and imported bitmaps, we can configure screens quickly and easily. Other timesaving advantages include cut/copy/paste functions and import/export tags in and between PanelView applications."-Leslie Lim, Technical Executive, PSB Corporation
Improve Quality
(Rockwell Automation's batch solution) allowed us to leverage Integrated Architecture and employ batch mobility and standardization concepts through the ISA S88 standards. This was important since we were also seeking a common ground for our engineers to program, troubleshoot, and maintain the system. . . . We've been able to achieve additional savings through increased batch accuracy."-Rick Kurio, Control Systems Coordinator, Canbra Foods
Automation Integrated and Open Network Architecture
Integrated Architecture in its Simplest Form CompactLogix at the Heart of Your Machine OEMs and end users interested in reducing cost, improving time to market and increasing productivity will benefit from the increased mid-range control system capabilities of the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture. This architecture already provides seamless integration of control and information environments, providing users with the means to make faster, better decisions with more clarity. Users with less-complex applications can now take advantage of this architecture with a suite of integrated products from Rockwell Automation, including the Allen-Bradley CompactLogix™ controller family, PanelView Plus™ 400 and 600 terminals, POINT I/O™ modules, and the PowerFlex 40® drive - all connected on a single communication network such as EtherNet/IP. Combining this range of pre-integrated products allows you to configure devices, collect data and control machines quickly, simply and cost-effectively. Designed specifically for OEMs, our CompactLogix with Integrated Architecture will dramatically reduce your time to market, allow you to re-use programming code and has built-in diagnostic and remote access capabilities - saving you both time and money. The Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture is an industrial automation infrastructure providing scaleable solutions for the full range of automation disciplines including sequential, motion, process control, drive control, safety and information. Unlike traditional architectures, Integrated Architecture reduces total cost of ownership by using a single control platform for the entire range of factory automation applications, large or small. This enables users to re-use engineering designs and practices to reduce development time and cost, respond more quickly to market demands, reduce maintenance costs and downtime and easily gain access to plant and production data from business systems for better decision-making. Logix Control Platform Whether your application is simple or complex, the Logix Control Platform improves productivity and reduces total cost of ownership. Logix controllers are available in a range of sizes and functionality, so you can choose the most cost-effective option for your application. Unlike conventional control platforms, the Logix Control Platform provides fully integrated, scalable solutions for the full range of automation disciplines including discrete, motion, process and batch control, drive control, and safety applications using a single development environment (RSLogix 5000) and using a single, open communication protocol (CIP). The platform enables you to re-use engineering designs and practices to reduce development time and cost, respond more quickly to customer or market demands, reduce maintenance costs and downtime and easily gain access to actionable plant and production information for improved management and decision-making. Click Here to View Logix Control Platform NetLinx Imagine simplifying your communications with a single, open protocol from plant floor device to IT, improving flexibility and productivity while reducing cost. Imagine controlling, configuring and collecting data from any point in your system. With NetLinx open network architecture, you will. NetLinx uses the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP™) supported by ODVA, making communication between device, control and information layers seamless. With no translation, routing or special programming required, you get the real-time information you need, accessed through a communication network that supports critical business decision making. EtherNet/IP - CIP-based network using standard, unmodified Ethernet to communicate from I/O to IT. ControlNet - CIP-based control network provides real-time high-speed transport of both time-critical I/O and messaging data, including upload/download of programming and configuration data and peer-to-peer messaging, on a single physical media link. Deterministic and repeatable, ControlNet's high-speed control and data capabilities significantly enhance I/O performance and peer-to-peer communications. DeviceNet - CIP-based device-level network and one of the worlds leading networks for industrial automation, DeviceNet offers robust, efficient data handling. Users benefit from ODVA's strong conformance testing policies, which ensure that products are interoperable, meaning that users can mix-and-match products from a variety of suppliers and integrate them seamlessly.
CompactLogix at the Heart of Your Machine
OEMs and end users interested in reducing cost, improving time to market and increasing productivity will benefit from the increased mid-range control system capabilities of the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture. This architecture already provides seamless integration of control and information environments, providing users with the means to make faster, better decisions with more clarity. Users with less-complex applications can now take advantage of this architecture with a suite of integrated products from Rockwell Automation, including the Allen-Bradley CompactLogix™ controller family, PanelView Plus™ 400 and 600 terminals, POINT I/O™ modules, and the PowerFlex 40® drive - all connected on a single communication network such as EtherNet/IP.
Combining this range of pre-integrated products allows you to configure devices, collect data and control machines quickly, simply and cost-effectively. Designed specifically for OEMs, our CompactLogix with Integrated Architecture will dramatically reduce your time to market, allow you to re-use programming code and has built-in diagnostic and remote access capabilities - saving you both time and money.
The Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture is an industrial automation infrastructure providing scaleable solutions for the full range of automation disciplines including sequential, motion, process control, drive control, safety and information. Unlike traditional architectures, Integrated Architecture reduces total cost of ownership by using a single control platform for the entire range of factory automation applications, large or small. This enables users to re-use engineering designs and practices to reduce development time and cost, respond more quickly to market demands, reduce maintenance costs and downtime and easily gain access to plant and production data from business systems for better decision-making.
Logix Control Platform
Whether your application is simple or complex, the Logix Control Platform improves productivity and reduces total cost of ownership. Logix controllers are available in a range of sizes and functionality, so you can choose the most cost-effective option for your application.
Unlike conventional control platforms, the Logix Control Platform provides fully integrated, scalable solutions for the full range of automation disciplines including discrete, motion, process and batch control, drive control, and safety applications using a single development environment (RSLogix 5000) and using a single, open communication protocol (CIP).
The platform enables you to re-use engineering designs and practices to reduce development time and cost, respond more quickly to customer or market demands, reduce maintenance costs and downtime and easily gain access to actionable plant and production information for improved management and decision-making.
Click Here to View Logix Control Platform
Imagine simplifying your communications with a single, open protocol from plant floor device to IT, improving flexibility and productivity while reducing cost. Imagine controlling, configuring and collecting data from any point in your system. With NetLinx open network architecture, you will.
NetLinx uses the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP™) supported by ODVA, making communication between device, control and information layers seamless. With no translation, routing or special programming required, you get the real-time information you need, accessed through a communication network that supports critical business decision making.
EtherNet/IP - CIP-based network using standard, unmodified Ethernet to communicate from I/O to IT.
ControlNet - CIP-based control network provides real-time high-speed transport of both time-critical I/O and messaging data, including upload/download of programming and configuration data and peer-to-peer messaging, on a single physical media link. Deterministic and repeatable, ControlNet's high-speed control and data capabilities significantly enhance I/O performance and peer-to-peer communications.
DeviceNet - CIP-based device-level network and one of the worlds leading networks for industrial automation, DeviceNet offers robust, efficient data handling. Users benefit from ODVA's strong conformance testing policies, which ensure that products are interoperable, meaning that users can mix-and-match products from a variety of suppliers and integrate them seamlessly.
Electronic Operator Interface and Integrated Motion Control
Electronic Operator Interface At Rockwell Automation, we understand that your automation system needs to provide the right information at the right time on an operator interface that best suits the demand of your application. Our line of Allen-Bradley operator interfaces offers message displays and graphic terminals as well as Industrial Computers and Monitors to meet your application's requirements. If you are specifying supervisory control and HMI (Human Machine Interface) software, Rockwell Software visualization software offers a scalable, integrated, component-based solution. It is the first human-machine-interface solution to embed Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications into its core functionality and the first to embed the power of ActiveX technology into its graphic displays. When you use these operator interface products, you'll see that they exemplify Rockwell Automation's commitment to the highest standards of product dependability, technological innovation, and performance. Integrated Motion Control Servo Drives Kinetix If you need a motion control solution that will reduce engineering time, shorten your development cycle, reduce the need for after-sale support, and save you a substantial amount of time, money, and effort, Kinetix™ from Rockwell Automation is the solution you've been looking for. Kinetix integrated motion is a combination of architecture, world class Allen-Bradley motion products, and motion application expertise. It's ideal for applications in packaging, material handling, assembly, converting, and many others. With its broad range of control instructions, multi-tasking operating system, multi-processing support, and high-performance SERCOS interface motion module, Kinetix meets the most demanding sequential and motion control needs. Logix The Logix technology combines motion and sequential control into a single multi-tasking controller platform, resulting in lower system costs, easier maintenance and simplified system installation. RSLogix 5000 Powerful yet Easy to Use RSLogix 5000 is the only software necessary for both motion and sequential control applications, eliminating the need for multiple programming tools. Just add and configure motion axes and drives using the wizard-based configuration tools, insert any of the 32 motion instructions in the ladder application program, and create simple or complex motion profiles with the advanced graphical motion profile editor. RSLogix 5000 provides the power you need in an easy-to-use format. Motion Modules The 8-axis (1756-M08SE) and 16-axis (1756-M16SE) SERCOS Interface Motion modules provide SERCOS drive connectivity and control for the ControlLogix controller. Standard features include: Single SERCOS ring with support for 8 or 16 axes at 4mb Compatible with the full line of Rockwell Automation SERCOS drives Support for high resolution, single and multi-turn absolute feedback SERCOS Interface A single fiber optic ring serves as the sole interface between control and drive. It eliminates up to 18 discrete wires per axis, significantly reducing wiring time and related costs and providing electrical noise immunity. Drives Several Allen-Bradley servo drives offer the benefits of Kinetix integrated motion, providing a choice of drives for improved performance in both single axis and multi-axis applications. As part of the Kinetix solution, these drives provide improved positioning accuracy and increased application throughput. Motors Kinetix offers the advantages of smart motor technology to provide automatic identification of the specific motor connected to the drive. This reduces commissioning time and safeguards against incorrect motor replacement. A variety of motors are available to provide the ideal combination of performance and cost-effectiveness for your application. Actuators Allen-Bradley Encompass partners supply a variety of actuators to complete the Kinetix solution. The Encompass Program is a product-referencing program that complements the breadth of world-class products developed by Rockwell Automation's global brands. Motion Application Expertise Rockwell Automation wraps years of motion application expertise around this chain to provide you with a complete solution that's proven to meet your needs. Our commercial engineering team provides design assistance and proof-of-concept evaluations to be sure you're on the right track before starting your application. Should technical assistance ever be required once the system is in place, our Global Manufacturing Solutions (GMS) business can provide the expertise to solve most any problem. Take Control with Logix Platforms! As part of the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture, Logix platforms provide a single control architecture for discrete, drives, motion and process control systems. Whether you need a high-performance control system or a small, value-based control system, Logix platforms provide the right control system for your applications. Along with NetLinx open networks, Kinetix integrated motion and visualization products, Logix platforms provide the maximum in control integration, program re-use, communication flexibility, and overall ease-of-use so you'll spend less on setup, operation, and maintenance.
At Rockwell Automation, we understand that your automation system needs to provide the right information at the right time on an operator interface that best suits the demand of your application. Our line of Allen-Bradley operator interfaces offers message displays and graphic terminals as well as Industrial Computers and Monitors to meet your application's requirements.
If you are specifying supervisory control and HMI (Human Machine Interface) software, Rockwell Software visualization software offers a scalable, integrated, component-based solution. It is the first human-machine-interface solution to embed Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications into its core functionality and the first to embed the power of ActiveX technology into its graphic displays.
When you use these operator interface products, you'll see that they exemplify Rockwell Automation's commitment to the highest standards of product dependability, technological innovation, and performance.
Servo Drives
Kinetix
If you need a motion control solution that will reduce engineering time, shorten your development cycle, reduce the need for after-sale support, and save you a substantial amount of time, money, and effort, Kinetix™ from Rockwell Automation is the solution you've been looking for. Kinetix integrated motion is a combination of architecture, world class Allen-Bradley motion products, and motion application expertise. It's ideal for applications in packaging, material handling, assembly, converting, and many others. With its broad range of control instructions, multi-tasking operating system, multi-processing support, and high-performance SERCOS interface motion module, Kinetix meets the most demanding sequential and motion control needs.
Logix
The Logix technology combines motion and sequential control into a single multi-tasking controller platform, resulting in lower system costs, easier maintenance and simplified system installation.
RSLogix 5000
Powerful yet Easy to Use RSLogix 5000 is the only software necessary for both motion and sequential control applications, eliminating the need for multiple programming tools. Just add and configure motion axes and drives using the wizard-based configuration tools, insert any of the 32 motion instructions in the ladder application program, and create simple or complex motion profiles with the advanced graphical motion profile editor. RSLogix 5000 provides the power you need in an easy-to-use format.
Motion Modules
The 8-axis (1756-M08SE) and 16-axis (1756-M16SE) SERCOS Interface Motion modules provide SERCOS drive connectivity and control for the ControlLogix controller. Standard features include:
SERCOS Interface
A single fiber optic ring serves as the sole interface between control and drive. It eliminates up to 18 discrete wires per axis, significantly reducing wiring time and related costs and providing electrical noise immunity.
Drives
Several Allen-Bradley servo drives offer the benefits of Kinetix integrated motion, providing a choice of drives for improved performance in both single axis and multi-axis applications. As part of the Kinetix solution, these drives provide improved positioning accuracy and increased application throughput.
Motors
Kinetix offers the advantages of smart motor technology to provide automatic identification of the specific motor connected to the drive. This reduces commissioning time and safeguards against incorrect motor replacement. A variety of motors are available to provide the ideal combination of performance and cost-effectiveness for your application.
Actuators
Allen-Bradley Encompass partners supply a variety of actuators to complete the Kinetix solution. The Encompass Program is a product-referencing program that complements the breadth of world-class products developed by Rockwell Automation's global brands.
Motion Application Expertise
Rockwell Automation wraps years of motion application expertise around this chain to provide you with a complete solution that's proven to meet your needs. Our commercial engineering team provides design assistance and proof-of-concept evaluations to be sure you're on the right track before starting your application. Should technical assistance ever be required once the system is in place, our Global Manufacturing Solutions (GMS) business can provide the expertise to solve most any problem.
As part of the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture, Logix platforms provide a single control architecture for discrete, drives, motion and process control systems. Whether you need a high-performance control system or a small, value-based control system, Logix platforms provide the right control system for your applications.
Along with NetLinx open networks, Kinetix integrated motion and visualization products, Logix platforms provide the maximum in control integration, program re-use, communication flexibility, and overall ease-of-use so you'll spend less on setup, operation, and maintenance.
Drive Commissioning and Application Solutions
Do you need superior performance and optimized integration for your most demanding drive applications? The Allen-Bradley® PowerFlex 700S AC drive, a version of the PowerFlex® 700 power platform, offers optimized integration for your most demanding stand-alone and coordinated drive control and drive system applications. The PowerFlex 700S with the DriveLogix™ option combines the powerful performance and flexible control of PowerFlex AC drives with a high-performance Logix engine to produce a highly functional, cost-effective drive and control solution. Integrated Installation Innovative bookshelf design optimizes panel space, allowing Zero Stacking™ or side-by-side mounting of the drives Drive design incorporates proven noise and voltage suppression characteristics, reducing installation concerns for noise-sensitive environments Pull-apart control terminal blocks allow for easy wiring and quick disconnect Embedded Logix for space saving drive and control Scalable hardware options to include feedback and communications Integrated Drive Commissioning LCD Human Interface Module features an assisted start-up utility that allows users to easily configure and tune the drive Optimized global voltage settings designed to worldwide standards allow quick set-up anywhere in the world PC tools such as DriveTools™ SP or RSLogix 5000™, assist with programming, configuration, monitoring and troubleshooting Flash upgrades for both the Drive control and programmable DriveLogix, equip the designer with the ability to upgrade to the latest control features available Simplified speed reference selection and configuration Integrated Application Solutions Selectable high performance motor control algorithms for maximum application flexibility within one drive Standard transistor and available drive-mounted (or separately mounted) braking resistor provide cost-effective dynamic brake options Multiple feedback options optimize the accuracy of speed and position regulators High speed 24V dc and 120V ac I/O and high resolution analog I/O provides application I/O flexibility Integrated position loop for positioning applications from indexing to electronic line shaft configurations SynchLink™ fiber optic link for the highest level of drive coordination and data transfer AC or DC common bus configurations for stand alone or multiple drive solutions Seven preset speeds with programmable control through digital inputs or communications User Function Library provides logic functions without a PLC Communications The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex family of drives utilizes Rockwell Automation's NetLinx Open Network Architecture. This provides the common set of features and services for DeviceNet™, ControlNet™, and EtherNet/IP™ networks resulting in lower total cost of ownership. Users can easily manage information from shop floor to top floor and seamlessly integrate their complete system as they control, configure, and collect data. PowerFlex drives offer internal communication options helping the user to cost-effectively assemble highly integrated applications. Options include: DeviceNet, ControlNet, Universal Remote I/O™, and other open communications including PROFIBUS™ DP and Interbus™ Status indicators for all internal communications options are visible on the cover for easy set-up and monitoring of drive communications. Premier Integration with PowerFlex AC Drives For simplified AC drive start-up and reduced development time using the Allen-Bradley® Logix control platform, we've integrated PowerFlex® AC drive configuration with RSLogix™ 5000 software. This single-software approach simplifies parameter and tag programming while still allowing stand-alone drive software tool use on the factory floor.
Do you need superior performance and optimized integration for your most demanding drive applications? The Allen-Bradley® PowerFlex 700S AC drive, a version of the PowerFlex® 700 power platform, offers optimized integration for your most demanding stand-alone and coordinated drive control and drive system applications. The PowerFlex 700S with the DriveLogix™ option combines the powerful performance and flexible control of PowerFlex AC drives with a high-performance Logix engine to produce a highly functional, cost-effective drive and control solution.
Integrated Installation
Integrated Drive Commissioning
Integrated Application Solutions
The Allen-Bradley PowerFlex family of drives utilizes Rockwell Automation's NetLinx Open Network Architecture. This provides the common set of features and services for DeviceNet™, ControlNet™, and EtherNet/IP™ networks resulting in lower total cost of ownership. Users can easily manage information from shop floor to top floor and seamlessly integrate their complete system as they control, configure, and collect data.
Premier Integration with PowerFlex AC Drives
For simplified AC drive start-up and reduced development time using the Allen-Bradley® Logix control platform, we've integrated PowerFlex® AC drive configuration with RSLogix™ 5000 software. This single-software approach simplifies parameter and tag programming while still allowing stand-alone drive software tool use on the factory floor.
Process Expertise and Safety Solutions
Process Solutions Process Expertise to Address Your Industry's Challenges Providing a Common Development Environment To keep up with the required volume, winemakers are turning to technology to streamline the process. Australian wine producer and exporter, Yalumba, achieved a continuous production flow via a sophisticated automation and control system founded on Rockwell Automation's Integrated Architecture and process automation expertise.- Camms Yalumba Just like this customer, you face unique process challenges. That's why you can rely on a partner like Rockwell Automation. Our unparalleled domain and industry expertise results in reduced engineering and integration costs for you because our unmatched control and information solutions deliver the single, plant-wide control system you need to improve your productivity, quality and time to market. Industry and Application Expertise: Benefit From Our Track Record When you choose Rockwell Automation, you engage a team of experts who have helped streamline processes in a wide range of industries around the world- with a long history of expertise in project installations and complex problem-solving. For example: Consumer-driven industries, such as life sciences, home health and beauty, food and beverage, depend on our solutions to help manage demand variability, rapid system reconfiguration and regulatory compliance. Heavy resource-driven industries, for instance, mining, oil and gas, and metals, rely on our power and energy management solutions, Industrial Combustion and Power Generation, Intelligent Motor Control and advanced Condition Monitoring technology to improve efficiency and keep critical assets up and running Safety Solutions Get Positive Results from Your Safety InvestmentAchieve your factory floor goals with the peace of mind that comes with an integrated safety system. We can get your standard and safety products working together to turn your safety capital outlay into an investment with positive returns- one that increases your employees' safety and increases productivity. How? Our combined expertise in machine safety and industrial automation means we understand your factory floor issues and how to implement safety solutions that meet your goals, using the broadest integrated safety product line available in the world. Products designed and built to global standards for high reliability, stability and quality. Whatever your safety challenges, you'll find the answer by partnering with us.
Process Expertise to Address Your Industry's Challenges
Providing a Common Development Environment
To keep up with the required volume, winemakers are turning to technology to streamline the process. Australian wine producer and exporter, Yalumba, achieved a continuous production flow via a sophisticated automation and control system founded on Rockwell Automation's Integrated Architecture and process automation expertise.- Camms Yalumba
Just like this customer, you face unique process challenges. That's why you can rely on a partner like Rockwell Automation. Our unparalleled domain and industry expertise results in reduced engineering and integration costs for you because our unmatched control and information solutions deliver the single, plant-wide control system you need to improve your productivity, quality and time to market.
Industry and Application Expertise: Benefit From Our Track Record
When you choose Rockwell Automation, you engage a team of experts who have helped streamline processes in a wide range of industries around the world- with a long history of expertise in project installations and complex problem-solving. For example:
Get Positive Results from Your Safety InvestmentAchieve your factory floor goals with the peace of mind that comes with an integrated safety system.
We can get your standard and safety products working together to turn your safety capital outlay into an investment with positive returns- one that increases your employees' safety and increases productivity.
How? Our combined expertise in machine safety and industrial automation means we understand your factory floor issues and how to implement safety solutions that meet your goals, using the broadest integrated safety product line available in the world. Products designed and built to global standards for high reliability, stability and quality.
Whatever your safety challenges, you'll find the answer by partnering with us.
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