Architecture Suite Controls 'Right-Sized' Systems

Rockwell Automation is focusing on the scale and modularisation of its Integrated Architecture system to help deliver multi-disciplined control and high performance on a 'right-sized' system. The company recently introduced three programmable automation controllers (PACs) based on the Allen-Bradley Compactlogix form factor, including the Allen-Bradley Compact Guardlogix, Compactlogix L2 and Compactlogix L4 controllers. In 2011, Rockwell Automation will continue its focus on scale by delivering the Allen-Bradley Compactlogix L1 and additions the L3 PAC range, along with an expanded suite of complementary products that are suited for applications with less than 200 I/O points and up to 16 axes of motion.

This expanded suite can all be configured in the common design environment of Rockwell Software RSLogix 5000. Using the Panelview Plus 6 or the Panelview Plus Compact operator interface fulfills the need for visualisation and information in mid-range machine applications. The Compactlogix PAC brings the benefits of the Rockwell Automation Logix Control Platform - common configuration, networking and visualisation environment - to smaller, machine-level control applications. Combined with Compact I/O, the Compactlogix platform is designed for customers looking for high-performance, multidisciplined control in a small footprint.

Features include integrated safety and standard control, information-enabled software, integrated motion control on the Ethernet/IP network and reusable development tools. The Rockwell Automation portfolio expansion in 2011 for midrange applications will include the Panelview Plus 6 human-machine interface (HMI), offering users increased memory, a factory default option for significantly faster refresh rates, and the ability to store more data and machine instructions directly on the HMI.

The portfolio will also feature two new controllers: the Compactlogix L1 controller is designed for standalone applications requiring up to two axes of motion, while the enhanced Compactlogix L3 controller handles up to 16 axes of motion using an embedded dual Ethernet/IP port. Also on Ethernet/IP, the Kinetix 350 servo drive will provide cost-efficient integrated motion-control capabilities and is suited for packaging, material handling and assembly machines.

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