Smart Motor Controller offers advanced soft-starter functions.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Feb 06, 2013 Rated 200–690 Vac (90–520 A with software), Allen-Bradley SMC-50 includes 3-phase, fully solid-state, silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) power structure. This electric soft starter combines monitoring and protection features, multiple start and stop options, and expandable control inputs and outputs. Suited for controlling motor speed and torque in various normal- and heavy-duty applications, product features 9 standard starting modes, 6 stopping modes, and several slow-speed functions.

AC drives offer power range up to 1,500 kW and 2,000 hp.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Dec 20, 2012 Providing 400/480/600/690 V ratings, PowerFlex 755 AC Drives included embedded Ethernet port and multiple option slots, allowing user to tailor drive to application. User can connect drive to DC-bus configuration, which takes advantage of different drive cycles to share energy. With N-1 technology, users can configure drive to utilize 1, 2, or all 3 power structures. Featuring real-time clock with data-logging and diagnostics, drives are suited for fans, pumps, mixers, and compressors.

Bundled Software Tools accelerate machine control design.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Dec 07, 2012 Facilitating complete small-machine control design and implementation, Connected Components Accelerator Toolkit combines controller with suite of compatible components and application development tools. Pre-configured building blocks include automation engineering design tools for control application development from layout and component selection to troubleshooting. Wiring diagrams, panel layout drawings, application starting system examples, and sample HMI screens are included.

Motor Control Center Software provides advanced energy data.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Dec 07, 2012 Part of IntelliCENTER software, IntelliCENTER Integration Assistant enables users to integrate IntelliCENTER Motor Control Centers into Rockwell Software RSLogix 5000 programming software, and automatically creates controller tags and IP address configuration in RSLogix 5000. IntelliCENTER Energy, offering pre-configured setup of FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix software for intelligent motor control devices in MCC, helps monitor, manage, and optimize energy usage in industrial facility.

Motor Control Centers feature embedded EtherNet/IP capabilities.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Dec 03, 2012 With features of integrated EtherNet/IP network, medium-voltage CENTERLINE Motor Control Centers provide seamless information exchange between plant-floor and business-level systems. Premier Integration lets users configure and commission MCC with Rockwell Software Studio 5000, helping to eliminate errors associated with redundant programming. By allowing users to access information remotely, Ethernet connection lets personnel safely monitor, troubleshoot, and diagnose MCC.

Process Automation System eases complex tasks.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Nov 19, 2012 With PlantPAx, manufacturers can integrate process control, power, information, and safety into one infrastructure. Scalable DCS supports up to 50 operator workstations and offers expanded server capacity, making real-time information available throughout organization through EtherNet/IP network architecture. Additional features include sequencer tool, optimized state model for alarm systems, faceplates for common control objects, and trending tools for navigation.

Micro PLCs expand machine building flexibility.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Nov 13, 2012 Allen-Bradley Micro850 and enhanced Micro830 feature embedded motion capabilities for up to 3 axes of motion using pulse output to stepper or servo drives to support diverse applications. Targeting needs of OEMs and optimized for stand-alone machine applications, Micro850 controller has same form factor, plug-in support, instruction/data size, and motion capabilities of 24-pt and 48-pt Micro830 controllers while adding Ethernet and expansion I/O capabilities.

Industrial Ethernet Switch offers diverse management abilities.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Sep 14, 2012 Using Cisco IOS network infrastructure software, Allen-Bradley Stratix 5700 scalable layer 2 managed industrial Ethernet switch delivers secure integration of business-critical services and support from plant floor to enterprise. Configuration and monitoring tools facilitate setup and diagnostics from within Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture system, and hardware embeds features such as IEEE-1588 time synchronization, QoS, and Resilient Ethernet Protocol.

Integrated Drive-Motor simplifies cabling, frees up panel space.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Aug 31, 2012 Allen-Bradley Kinetix 6000M lets machine builders reduce control-system enclosure size, wiring time, and cabling complexity. Combining Allen-Bradley MP Series food-grade servo motor and Kinetix 6000 multi-axis servo drive technologies, on-machine package offers hybrid/network cable daisy chain that replaces individual power and feedback cables for panel-mounted servo drives. Drive-motor comes in 3 frame sizes, offering optional holding breaks and SIL2/PLd safe torque-off functionality.

SOA-Based MES Software targets regulated industries.

Rockwell Automation    Milwaukee, WI 53204
Jul 10, 2012 Offering functions that address applications such as dispensing, quality, and electronic batch recording, Rockwell Software PharmaSuite v4.0 helps regulated manufacturers meet operational goals and productivity requirements in consistent, predictable manner. Manufacturing execution system (MES) software, based on S88 and S95 standards, tracks material, equipment, and personnel involved in manufacturing process and maintains complete electronic batch record.