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Release date: June 7, 2007
Premier Integration' from Rockwell Automation Meets Industry Demand for Simplified Drive Configuration and Maintenance
Integrated drive profile feature added to RSLogix 5000 v.16 software reduces drive configuration time, eases operation and improves maintenance for PowerFlex AC drive applications
MILWAUKEE, June 7, 2007 - A new integrated drive configuration feature now available in RSLogix 5000 v.16 software from Rockwell Automation allows users of Allen-Bradley PowerFlex drives to consolidate drive system configuration, operation and maintenance into a single, integrated environment. Called 'Premier Integration'-- the way Rockwell Automation is enhancing the integration of products to achieve truly seamless integration-- this capability helps reduce programming, installation and overall ownership costs by minimizing the number of software tools required. Additional benefits include faster startup, improved accuracy and easier drive system maintenance.
"Motor control users are constantly seeking simpler solutions that save time without sacrificing performance," said Steven Goh, motor control market development director, Rockwell Automation. "Traditionally, adding a drive¬ to a control system meant learning to work with a different software tool and manage separate drive configuration files. By collapsing this part of the system into a single software package, management of drives in a control system is easier because there is only one software package to purchase and learn."
Integrated drive configuration allows users to configure both controller and drive network connections from a single location, which minimizes the potential for errors when defining the Ethernet/IP or ControlNet network I/O. This feature also eliminates the task of individually programming the required parameters and tags. As a result, users no longer have to complete complicated programming functions when installing PowerFlex drives or constantly refer back to user manuals for specific parameter and tag information.
"With integrated drive profiles, the corresponding Logix tag contains the same name as the drive parameter as well as the appropriate data type definitions," said Goh. "Our research shows that designers using this Premier Integration approach can program PowerFlex drives in Logix-based systems up to 70 percent faster than competitive drives."
To ease maintenance and improve access to information, drive configuration data is saved as part of the RSLogix project file and also stored in the Logix controller. As a result, there is no need to store and maintain multiple files - users only need one file for both the controller and all drive configurations.
RSLogix 5000 v.16 includes full configuration and download support for the complete Allen-Bradley PowerFlex family of drives as well as most legacy drive products such as Bulletin 1305 and 1336 drives.
Want to learn more? Visit www.rockwellautomation.com/go/profilepr to learn more about RSLogix 5000 v16 and integrated drive profiles or view our Intelligent Motor Control web-based seminar: Focus on Integration at www.rockwellautomation.com/go/imcpr
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) is a leading global provider of industrial automation power, control and information solutions that help manufacturers achieve a competitive advantage in their businesses. The company brings together leading global brands in industrial automation which include Allen-Bradley controls and services and Rockwell Software factory management software. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., the company employs about 19,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.
For more information on Premier Integration capabilities, please contact the Rockwell Automation Response Center, 10701 Hampshire Avenue South, Bloomington, Minn., 55438, 800.223.5354, ext.2011.
All reader inquiries should be directed to the
Rockwell Automation Response Center,
10701 Hampshire Avenue South,
Bloomington, Minn., 55438,
800.223.5354, ext. 2011.
Company Information:
Name: Rockwell Automation
Address: 1201 South Second Street
City: Milwaukee
State: WI
ZIP: 53204
Country: USA
Phone: 414-382-2000
FAX: 414-382-4444
http://www.rockwellautomation.com/
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